Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), built by Goa Shipyard Limited, at Goa. The commissioning marks a major milestone in Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in the shipbuilding and maritime capability domain.
Key Highlights
- First indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel of India.
- Largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet to date.
- Over 60% indigenous content, with future ships targeting 90% indigenisation.
- Designed to address:
- Marine pollution response
- Firefighting
- Maritime safety
- Extended surveillance
- The ship reflects the multidimensional role of the Indian Coast Guard, covering pollution control, coastal cleanliness, search & rescue, and maritime law enforcement.
About ICGS Samudra Pratap
- Meaning: Samudra Pratap – Majesty of the Seas
- Displacement: ~4,170 tonnes
- Length: 114.5 metres
- Speed: Exceeding 22 knots
- Endurance: ~6,000 nautical miles
- Propulsion:
- Two 7,500 kW diesel engines
- Indigenously developed Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and gearboxes
- Provides:
- Superior manoeuvrability
- Operational flexibility
- Long endurance for offshore missions
Advanced Systems & Capabilities
Pollution Control Equipment
- Side-sweeping arms
- Floating booms
- High-capacity skimmers
- Portable barges
- Dedicated pollution control laboratory
- Advanced pollution detection systems
- Pollution response boats
Firefighting & Safety
- External Fire-Fighting System (Fi-Fi Class 1)
- Designed for effective response during maritime accidents and oil spills
Automation & Navigation
- Dynamic Positioning System
- Integrated Bridge System
- Integrated Platform Management System
- Automated Power Management System
Aviation Support
- Helicopter hangar
- Aviation support facilities
- Enables extended reach and rapid response
Armament & Defence Systems
- 1 × 30 mm CRN-91 naval gun
- 2 × 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns
- Supported by modern fire-control systems
Operational Deployment
- Home Port: Kochi
- Operational Control:
- Commander, Coast Guard Region (West)
- Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe)
Gender Inclusivity Milestone
- For the first time, the vessel will be manned by two women officers.
- Reflects:
- Indian Coast Guard’s move towards a gender-neutral and inclusive workforce
- Alignment with Government of India’s vision of equal opportunity
- These officers serve as role models for future generations in maritime services.
Strategic & Environmental Significance
- Strengthens India’s capability in:
- Marine pollution response
- Environmental protection
- Coastal and offshore safety
- Ensures:
- Timely containment of pollution incidents
- Protection of coral reefs, mangroves, fisheries, and marine biodiversity
- Directly supports:
- Sustainability of coastal communities
- Growth of the Blue Economy
- Enhances confidence in India’s preparedness to meet maritime environmental obligations.
Link with India’s Maritime Vision
- The commissioning aligns with India’s Grand Maritime Vision, which emphasises:
- Maritime security
- Environmental responsibility
- Indigenous shipbuilding
- Sustainable use of ocean resources
- Demonstrates the maturity of India’s defence industrial ecosystem, capable of delivering complex, high-end maritime platforms.
Indian Coast Guard
- Established: 1978
- Ministry: Ministry of Defence
- Mandate includes:
- Maritime law enforcement
- Search and rescue (SAR)
- Marine environment protection
- Coastal security
- Plays a critical role in safeguarding India’s EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).